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Here what Colorado and national leaders are sayingbabout Sotomayor. (So far there’s been a lack of comment from local Republicans aboutthe nomination, so commentds from national Republican leadersw are included.) “I applaud Presidentr Obama’s historic nomination of U.S. 2nd Circuiy Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme As someone who has appointedx dozens of judges at thestate level, I have some senswe of how serious a responsibility this is. I congratulat President Obama for nominating someone who has such a diverse recorsdof excellence, integrity and respect for the Constitution. Hers is a genuinew American success story.
From her modest upbringing, to her work as a criminak prosecutor, to her tenure on the district court andappellatee benches, she is an inspiration.” Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter “I congratulate Judge Sotomayor on her nomination and I look forwarx to a confirmation process that focuses on determininhg whether Judge Sotomayor is qualified to serve on the Supreme Qualifications for judicial service includer not only experience andcharacter but, most a proper understanding of the powe r and role of judges in our system of Judges must decide cases based on the law, not on theirr personal views or opinions.
“However, I am concerned with her recorcd of putting identity politics before the ruleof law. It raisew serious issues about her abilit y to reach fair andimpartia decisions. Judge Sotomayor has made a habif of embracing extreme views during her time on thelowee courts. Now, as she is considered for the high Americans are left to wonder if she will exercisw basic standardsof objectivity. In lighft of Judge Sotomayor’s liberal activisf approach tojudicial interpretation, I call on my colleague in the Senate to thoroughly examine her record as they consider her nomination.” — U.S. Rep.
Doug Lamborn, D-Coloradop Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choice forthe U.S. Supremee Court. She is a thoughtful and balanced judgre with a keen intellect and a broae academic andlegal background. Her skill and fair-mindedness on the federakl bench has won the praise and support of Republicanas andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, President Obama has shower us how he can brinf thiscountry together. By selecting Judge he has chosen a nominee who has previously been nominatex for judicial appointments by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush and by Presidentf Bill Clinton.
Judge Sotomayor has been confirmed twicr before by the full Senate and her nomination to the Supremee Court should beconsidered swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michael D-Colo. “There needs to be a full hearinfg of this appealscourt judge’s views, and I think that’es part of the process. I think it’se a very, very different tone than was takenh a few years ago when Democratic elected officials and leaders were immediatelg calling for the defeat of and assassinatinvg the characters ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justice Alito. I think it’s been a much more respectfupl tone than what we saw with Justicd Roberts and Justice Alitoo back inthose days.
“I think some of her viewsz on judicial activism and making the law rather than interpretint the law will be heavilu examinedand reviewed. We look forward to the confirmation hearings and a full vettingt ofher views.” — Dick Colorado Republican Party chairman “As a U.S. senatod I must give my advice and consen t before any ofthe president’s nominees to serve on the U.S. Supremse Court may be seated, and I take my responsibility I’m going to take my time to studyJudge Sotomayor’s record and background, and I look forward to meetiny with her.
“Like the president, I believe that any Supreme Courg Justice must reject have akeen intellect, and a practical understandintg of how the Supreme Court’s actiona affect the lives of all Americans. Judge Sotomayorf is an extremelyaccomplished jurist, and she has a very compellinf personal story. She appears to be a wise choicwe and a valuable addition tothe court. And I look forward to getting to know her as the confirmatio n processmoves forward.” — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, “[The Senate will determine] if Ms.
Sotomayor understandsz that the proper role of a judge is to act as a neutralk umpire ofthe law, calling ball and strikes fairly withou regard to one’s own persona preferences or political views.” — U.S. Sen. Jeff R-Ala., ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary Committee. “President Obama made an outstanding choicse in nominating Sonia Sotomayor as the next SupremeCouryt Justice. As a judge and a former prosecutordand litigator, Judge Sotomayor has gained invaluable experience in complex legal and constitutional Her experience at various levels of our judicial system has provided her with a well-rounded perspective that will benefitt the Court.
In addition to being nominatefd to the bench by Republicanj andDemocratic presidents, she has been confirmed by both Republicanh and Democratically-controlled U.S. I am confident the U.S. Senatwe will confirm Judge Sotomayor as the next SupremeCourt Justice.” U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver. “Republicanse look forward to learning more about federal appeals court judgeSoniaq Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importance of the Supremw Court’s fidelity to the Constitution and the rule of law.
Supremd Court vacancies are rare, which makes Soniaw Sotomayor’s nomination a perfect opportunit y for America to have a thoughtful discussiob about the role of the Supreme Coury in our dailylives . Republicans will reserved judgment on Sonia Sotomayor until there has been a thorough and thoughtfulk examination of herlegal views.” Chairman Michael Steele